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Paella party catering in Foley Park, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Foley Park and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Foley Park?
How our paella party catering works in Foley Park
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. For family reunions and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella.
Parties around Foley Park are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Your questions about paella party catering in Foley Park
How far is Foley Park from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Foley Park?
Maidstone East station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hosting a paella party in Foley Park
Foley Park is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. Parties in Foley Park are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Foley Park is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Luke, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Foley Park include Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Foley Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in ME14, ME15 and ME16 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Well Road, Rock Road and Byron Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Foley Park on the A249, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater parties in Penenden Heath (1 mile north-east), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Hollybush Public House (within half a mile west)
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books paella party catering in Foley Park?
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Foley Park book us for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Foley Park is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Also near Foley Park
Also in Foley Park
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff